Broke Collection

Map / Asia / Mongol Empire
The Mongol Empire at its greatest extent : commenced by Genghis Khan in the 13th century, it was enlarged by Kublai Khan but broke up after about 1380

Broken wrist bone, X-ray C017 / 7187
Broken wrist bone. X-ray of the hand of a 12 year old male with a fractured trapezium bone. The trapezium is the leftmost bone in the group of bones at the base of the bad

The Battle of Trafalgar, H. M. S. Victory breaks the line
Illustration showing the moment during the Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, that HMS Victory broke through the enemy line and also the moment of Nelsons mortal wounding

On Pleasure Bent, On Pleasure Broke by Lance Mattinson
Cartoon showing an optimistic chap arriving at a greyhound racing stadium, hopeful about winning some money and then leaving looking crestfallen. Obviously, it wasn t his lucky night

The Man Who Broke The Tube by H M Bateman, a man who does not heed the instructions on the glue. He brakes the tube, glues himself to the table, then his wife

A Corporal of the 1st / 9th Battalion Highland Light Infantry
A Corporal of the 1st/9th (Glasgow Highlanders) Battalion Highland Light Infantry in full marching kit. Hommage du Capitaine Andre. Tres sympathique souvenir. (Very warm memories of Captain Andre)

Acropolis, Athens, Greece

Les Honneurs sous le feu. Georges Scott, (1873-1943). Scott Started His Career In The 1890S And Worked As War Correspondent For The News Magazine L Illustration During The Balkan Wars Of 1912-13

HMS Broke, British destroyer, WW1
HMS Broke, British Faulknor-class destroyer leader, launched 1914, served during the First World War, sold to Chilean Navy 1920, scrapped 1933. Date: 1914-1918

Lady Willoughby de Broke in a nurses uniform
Tatler front cover, caption reads Warwick Hospital is the scene of Lady Willoughby de Brokes nursing activities. She is President of the Warwickshire War Supply Services

The Monument 1940S
The Monument, London, erected on Pudding Lane, to mark the place where the Great Fire of London broke out in a bakery in 1666

Sir Philip Bowes Vere Broke (1776-1841), 1816. Artist: Lane, Samuel (1780-1859)
Sir Philip Bowes Vere Broke (1776-1841), 1816. From a private collection

Sir Philip Broke - 2
SIR PHILIP BOWES VERE BROKE British naval commander Date: 1776 - 1841

Clove - Eugenia aromatica: Native to Moluccas or Spice Islands, Indonesia. Hand-coloured engraving 1823
533410 Clove - Eugenia aromatica: Native to Moluccas or Spice Islands, Indonesia. Hand-coloured engraving 1823.; (add.info.: Clove - Eugenia aromatica: Native to Moluccas or Spice Islands, Indonesia)

2019 United States GP
AUSTIN, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 03: The damaged suspension of Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari SF90 during the 2019 Formula One United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas, on November 03, 2019 in Austin

2019 United States GP
AUSTIN, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 03: The damaged suspension of Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari SF90 during the 2019 Formula One United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas, on November 03, 2019 in Austin

2019 United States GP
AUSTIN, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 03: The damaged suspension of Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari SF90 during the 2019 Formula One United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas, on November 03, 2019 in Austin

2019 United States GP
AUSTIN, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 03: The damaged suspension of Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari SF90 during the 2019 Formula One United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas, on November 03, 2019 in Austin

2019 United States GP
AUSTIN, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 03: The damaged suspension of Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari SF90 during the 2019 Formula One United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas, on November 03, 2019 in Austin

2005 FIA World Rally Championship
Damage to the front wheel of Petter Solberg's (NOR) Subaru Impreza caused by an accident on Stage 3 and driving to the end of the stage

Nieuport-Delage Sesquiplane Number 5 Which Broke the Wor?
Nieuport-Delage Sesquiplane Number 5 Which Broke the World-Record for Speed in September 1922 Coupe Deutsch Entry Eugene Gilbert Date: 1922

Charles Coborn, The Great Comedian - The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo - a portrait drawn by himself Date: 20th century

Douglas A2D-1 Skyshark 125482. The third production aircraft of ten completed, 125482 was bailed to the Allison Engine Company for flight testing of turboprop engines at Edwards Air Force Base in

Rien ne va plus, the gambling rooms at Monte Carlo, Monaco, 1890. A print from The Graphic, 8 November 1890

Young Joseph Grimaldi falling into orchestra pit
The young Joseph Grimaldi as a boy, falling into the orchestra pit in the role of a monkey. The clown on stage is his father, who had swung him on a chain as part of the performance

RMS Titanic, Charles Lightoller summons
RMS Titanic - Second Officer Charles Lightoller. An official summons to appear before the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia

Broke Hall, Nacton, near Ipswich, Suffolk
Broke Hall, English country house, listed Grade II*, at Nacton, near Ipswich, Suffolk

Boeing EC-135J Stratotanker 62-3584
United States Air Force (USAF) - Boeing EC-135J Stratotanker 62-3584 (MSN 18567), airborne command post. (Overshot runway at Pope AFB, NC, undercarriage collapsed)

Sheila Scott, English record-breaking aviator
Sheila Scott (Sheila Christine Hopkins, 1922-1988), English aviator who broke over 100 aviation records through her long distance flights

King Ferdinand I of Romania
Ruler of Romania, King Ferdinand I (1865-1927), published shortly after he broke his country's neutrality to side with the Allies during the First World War

The Warming House for the Homeless in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, here the men's room, 1880, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, adult female, adult woman, adults, bankrupt, bavarian, bayern, beg, beggars, begging, black, black-and-white, black-white, broke, depiction, depictions, digital, digitally

Charity, Woman distributing bread to the poor in front of the church, 1888, Germany, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, 4 people, affair, affairs, arms, baked goods, bakery products, bankrupt, basic food, basic foods, beg, beggars, begging, breads, broke, building, buildings, charities, charity

Beggars in Toledo, Spain, beggars ask the rich cultural travellers for alms, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, affair, affairs, affluent, arms, bankrupt, beg, beggars, begging, black, black-and-white, black-white, body parts, broke, contemporary, cultural travellers, culture, depiction

The New Warming House for the Poor in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, here the woman's room, 1895, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, affair, affairs, arms, bankrupt, bavarian, bayern, beg, beggars, begging, black, black-and-white, black-white, body parts, broke, contemporary, depiction, depictions, digital

Das Vermieten der tiroler Schwabenkinder in Ravensburg, The children of mountain farmers from Vorarlberg, Tyrol
1900s, 19th-century, affair, affairs, agrarian, agricultural, agriculturally, alps, arms, baden-wuerttemberg, baden-wurttemberg, bankrupt, bayern, beg, beggars, begging, black, black-and-white

Eviction of a family who can no longer pay their rent and is now standing in the rain from the city of Rome, 1880
1 animal, 1900s, 19th-century, adult male, animal child, animal families, animal portrait, animal portraits, animals, arms, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, attraction, attractions, bad weather

View of the Albergo dei Poveri, Poorhouse, in Palermo, c. 1800, Sicily, Italy, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, addressee, addressees, affair, affairs, almshouse, almshouses, almsman, bankrupt, beg, beggars, begging, black, black-and-white, black-white, broke, copy, depiction, depictions

Douglas DC-1 NR223Y of Transcontinental & Western Air (TWA) Flown by TWA as a flying laboratory and for occasional scheduled passenger flights

"He then broke from her with such violence that her face dashed against the floor"(colour litho)
2792194 " He then broke from her with such violence that her face dashed against the floor" (colour litho) by Stott, W.R.S

The Return of Lord Roberts, the Commander-in-Chiefs Arrival in London (litho)
1593193 The Return of Lord Roberts, the Commander-in-Chiefs Arrival in London (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of Lord Roberts)

Back from Monte Carlo (litho)
6014257 Back from Monte Carlo (litho) by Garnelo y Alda, Jose (1866-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Back from Monte Carlo)

A mans three week journey from wealth to poverty (photo)
5996044 A mans three week journey from wealth to poverty (photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A mans three week journey from wealth to poverty)

Dosing a Dog (engraving)
1044486 Dosing a Dog (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dosing a Dog. Illustration for The Graphic)

All night in mid-air: The stoppage of the Great Wheel (engraving)
585746 All night in mid-air: The stoppage of the Great Wheel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: All night in mid-air)

Who broke fathers net? (chromolitho)
2780188 Who broke fathers net? (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Who broke fathers net? Illustration for Chatterbox (1896).); © Look and Learn

Comic postcard, Postcard, letter, phone and money Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Money and a broken bottle Date: 20th century

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"Broke: A Journey Through Time and Adversity" Embark on a captivating journey through history, as we explore the multifaceted concept of being "broke. " From the vast expanse of the Mongol Empire to the intricate streets of Asia, this word has left its mark across continents. Intriguingly, just like a broken wrist bone revealed in an X-ray (C017/7187), our exploration begins with unexpected fractures. The Battle of Trafalgar witnessed H. M. S. Victory breaking the line, forever etching Admiral Nelson's victory into history books. Delving further into literature, Lance Mattinson's novel "On Pleasure Bent, On Pleasure Broke" takes us on a thrilling ride where indulgence leads to ruin. Similarly, H M Bateman's comic strip "The Man Who Broke The Tube" humorously portrays mishaps that disrupt daily life. But it is not only tales of misfortune that define being broke; resilience shines through as well. A Corporal from the 1st/9th Battalion Highland Light Infantry exemplifies unwavering determination amidst adversity. As we traverse continents and epochs, we arrive at Athens' Acropolis in Greece—a testament to both architectural grandeur and historical upheaval. Here lies Les Honneurs sous le feu ("Honors under fire"), reminding us that even in chaos and destruction, valor can emerge unbroken. Moving forward in time brings us face-to-face with HMS Broke—an indomitable British destroyer during World War I—symbolizing strength amid turmoil. Meanwhile, Lady Willoughby de Broke dons a nurse's uniform—a powerful image capturing sacrifice and resilience during times of conflict. The Monument stands tall as a poignant reminder of London's endurance during the 1940s Blitz—an era when spirits remained unbroken despite relentless bombings. Finally, Sir Philip Bowes Vere Broke emerges from the canvas, a portrait by Samuel Lane.